North Shore Oahu

Big Waves & Big Bites at North Shore Oahu

In winter, North Shore Oahu is the place to watch professional surfers slay epic waves at Ehukai (Banzai Pipeline) and Sunset Beach, but that’s not all there is to this part of town.

If you come hungry, you will be served mouthwatering bites in a range of cuisines, from Peruvian to Hawaiian barbecue. Browse surf shops to see a kaleidoscope of boards, and check out the galleries for bold artwork.

Be sure to begin your adventure here earlier in the day, there is so much to see and do.

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Must Go

  1. North Shore Oahu Pipeline

    Old Haleiwa Town

    Old Haleiwa Town is an enchanting surf town, with echoes of Hawaii’s plantation past. It is also the artistic center of the North Shore and has some of the world’s best beaches -- Ehukai (Banzai Pipeline) and Sunset Beach. 

  2. Waimea Bay Beach Park

    Waimea Bay Beach Park

    Waimea Bay Beach Park is the mecca of big wave surfing in Hawaii, especially from November to March. Have an exciting beach day. Pack a picnic and watch the pro surfers take on some of the gnarliest waves. 

  3. Waimea Falls Park

    Waimea Falls Park

    Visit Waimea Falls Park with the entire family for an afternoon strolling botanical gardens, picnicking on grassy knolls, and swimming at the bottom of a grand waterfall.

Microdestination Must Know

Must Know

Snorkeling at Shark’s Cove is not ideal for children. Because it is close to Banzai Pipeline, you will need to be a good swimmer when the wind picks up.

Feeling brave? Surf at amateur friendly beaches like Chun’s Reef and Puaena Point for swells that are gentle enough to handle.

If you have made it this far without trying shave ice, you have to go to Matsumoto Shave Ice.

Must Do

  1. Snorkeling on the north shore of Oahu

    Snorkel

    Contrary to its name, no sharks permanently reside at Shark’s Cove. What you will find when you snorkel here are turtles, goat fish, butterfly fish, eels, mullet, parrotfish and so much more. 

  2. Acai bowl on the North Shore of Oahu

    Culinary

    Eat your way through Oahu’s surfing capital. Between the acai bowls, the shrimp trucks, the barbecue, sushi and epic burgers, you are bound to find a meal that puts a huge smile on your face. 

  3. Hiking on the north shore Oahu

    Hike

    If you could do with stretching your legs after trying all of North Shore’s tasty food, check out Mokuleia Forest Preserve. During your walk, have a little fun by guessing all the different types of fruit trees.

  4. Surfing on the north shore of Oahu

    Watch the Surf

    Riding the big waves of some North Beaches is not for amateurs or the faint of heart. This is where professional surfers come to claim their titles. Nevertheless, it can be just as thrilling to have a front row seat to watching the best surfers in the world mount those infamous gigantuan waves. 

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